The refuge conducts two public hunts annually. Both are controlled, hunts which are allowed on a small portion of the refuge in order to minimize disturbance to other wildlife and visitors to the refuge.

Mourning Dove Hunt:

• Is permitted on approximately 740 acres during September.
• In addition to State regulations, the refuge requires hunters to use steel shot and have a refuge permit in their possession. 
• Hunters are to "self-permit." A nominal user fee may be charged from each hunter.

Goose Hunt:   

• The Refuge's Goose Hunting Season runs from late November through mid-December.
• Is an Application process only hunt.   
• Prospective hunters must submit a completed Application prior to November of each year. Hunters are given one specific day during the hunt season.
• All permitted hunters are required to obtain their hunting permit one day prior to or the day of their hunt at the refuge headquarters. 
• The refuge provides two dozen decoys for use at each pit.

For more information about hunting opportunities, please contact the refuge. Helpful Information: Waterfowl hunting are offered at neighboring McAllister Lake, which is under the jurisdiction of New Mexico Game & Fish.